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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.31, 248.18 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.31, 248.18 and 134.94 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.31 : 248.18 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.31/248.18 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.31x = 248.18 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.31x = 33,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489.41/165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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